US Bridges

Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In SE Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350460

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,542
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRock Street
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
LocationIn SE Cedartown
RouteCity Street 532
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00316, -85.25224
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,542 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 1,542 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Street over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.